KUSTA-System
Ready-to-use integration
Customisable for conveyor belts from 200 mm up to 2800 mm
Our hyperspectral process system is a turn-key solution that guarantees fast and successful use in your 24/7 process. Our components are fully integrated and work together seamlessly. In this way, we ensure the best possible performance with the highest material throughput as well as simple, cost-efficient integration.
In addition to the KUSTA hyperspectral camera, the system includes a mounting bridge, a very powerful illumination unit, power supply, automation, and an embedded IPC. Optionally, we can also implement an RGB colour line scan camera and an automatic calibration bar.
There are considerable amounts of dust and dirt, especially when sorting recyclable materials. Our robust design is corrosion-resistant, dust-proof, and waterproof. It can be used in a wide range of temperatures and is therefore very durable and low-maintenance.
LLA always includes the required software in the system, which processes the measurement data in real time and transmits the evaluation results to your plant control via Ethernet.
If required, LLA systems can also control your blow-off valves (valve control accessories). In addition, the software offers (i) visualisation and processing of spectra, (ii) single and multi-level analysis models as well as (iii) their testing and optimisation. You can benefit from our many years of experience!
Key characteristics
- High resolution 2D-spectrograph with distortion free VIS/NIR/SWIR spectrum
- Camera with TE-cooled InGaAs or silicon sensor array
- Frame rate of up to 795 Hz - achieved by purpose designed electronics
- Comprehensive tools for setup and service
- Industrial PC including Windows®10 IoT OS
- Analysis routines for standard sorting applications in recycling included
Software
- KUSTA cameras are delivered with a comprehensive suite of software
- The control software adjusts camera parameters and monitors camera status
- Standardised interfaces for data transfer to external process control device
- Important device parameters are password-protected
- Application routines can be changed, enabling easy adaption to different sorting tasks
- LLA offer software for application development and software for visualisation of material streams in real time
Main Components
1
KUSTA Hyperspectral Camera
For optical detection and analysis of materials based on their chemical composition.
2
Mounting Bridge
Platform to install and align the hyperspectral camera with precision and in relation to the illumination unit.
3
Illumination Unit
Double-sided source for generating diffuse reflective radiation, essential for measurement focus and in-process applications.
4
Calibration Unit
Component for regular reflectance calibration. Outstanding results require careful measurements. Available in manual and automatic models.
Optional: RGB Line Scan Camera
Universal colour line scan camera designed to work seamlessly with the KUSTA camera to improve spatial resolution for better object detection in terms of size, position, and centre of gravity.
System Models
Select from 4 KUSTA camera models according to the required spectral wavelength range for your application:
KUSTA-System 0.9
VIS/NIR range 0.35 – 0.95 μm
KUSTA-System 1.7
Standard SWIR range 0.95 – 1.7 μm
KUSTA-System 1.9
Extended SWIR range 1.32 – 1.9 μm
KUSTA-System 2.2
Ultra-extended SWIR range 1.62 – 2.19 μm
Specification
Spectral ranges / number of tracks
0.35 – 0.95 μm / max. 1920 tracks
0.95 – 1.70 μm / max. 320 tracks
1.32 – 1.90 μm / max. 192 tracks
1.62 – 2.19 μm / max. 192 tracks
Spectral resolution
< 8 nm
Protection class
IP67
Width measuring range / conyeyor belt
0.5 – 2.8 m
Downloads
For more information on the KUSTA-System hyperspectral process system, please download the brochure resource.
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Justus-von-Liebig Straße 9/11
12489 Berlin
Germany
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